The Butcher (2009 film)
The Butcher is a 2009 action film directed by Jesse V. Johnson and starring Eric Roberts.[1]
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| Directed by | Jesse V. Johnson |
| Produced by | Ted J. Pryor Charles Arthur Berg |
| Written by | Jesse V. Johnson |
| Starring | Eric Roberts Keith David |
| Music by | Marcello De Francisci |
| Cinematography | Robert Hayes |
| Edited by | Ken Blackwell |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
Merle Hench (Roberts), nicknamed "The Butcher", is a henchman for gangster Murdoch (Davi) until Hench takes the fall for his boss. Having survived, Hench will earn his nickname on a mission for revenge.
Cast
- Eric Roberts as Merle Hench
- Robert Davi as Murdoch
- Keith David as Larry Cobb
- Geoffrey Lewis as Naylor
- Irina Björklund as Jackie
- Michael Ironside as Teddy Carmichael
- Bokeem Woodbine as Chinatown Pete
- Guillermo Díaz as Owen Geiger
- Paul Dillon as Doyle
- Jerry Trimble as Eddie Hellstrom
- Charles Arthur Berg as 'Loco' Charlie
- Vernon Wells as 1970's IRA Commander
Production
Filming of The Butcher took place in California, particularly Los Angeles and Rosemead in September 2007. 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment released the film straight to DVD in July 2009.[1]
References
- Hartel, Nick (August 2, 2009). "The Butcher". DVD Talk.
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